Gouffre Mirolda, Deep cave system in Samoëns, France
The Gouffre Mirolda cave extends through multiple levels in the Haut-Giffre mountain range, reaching a total depth of 1733 meters beneath the surface.
A shepherd named Marc Degrinis discovered the entrance to this natural cave formation in 1971, leading to decades of systematic exploration by spelunkers.
The cave name combines the initials of Michel Roland and Daniel Chenevier, two explorers who lost their lives during a cave flood in 1976.
Seven different entrances provide access to the cave system, with the highest point situated at an elevation of 2330 meters above sea level.
The terminal sump, reached through diving exploration in 2003, established Gouffre Mirolda as the sixth deepest explored cave system worldwide.
Location: Samoëns
GPS coordinates: 46.08887,6.77048
Latest update: November 7, 2025 13:21
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